As concerns about a possible third wave gain momentum, so have concerns about whether vaccines will provide good protection against the variants. So what are the facts? Viruses are constantly… read more →
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes and usually occurs in adults, although prevalence in children and adolescents is increasing. The specialised “beta” cells in your pancreas… read more →
Apart from it being a hassle to travel to a pharmacy for your repeat prescription medicines, the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us that being in any proximity to other people… read more →
South Africa is ramping up to rollout Covid-19 vaccinations across the country. If you are registered on the AfA programme, we will keep you updated and let you know as… read more →
Have you ever considered reporting suspected fraud, but didn’t know how to go about it? A new app makes it easy to play your part in fighting fraud – simply… read more →
We understand that members expect reliable and efficient service from the Scheme at all times. To help you resolve any medical scheme issues you may have, or if you have… read more →
The Covid-19 pandemic is a global health crisis of unprecedented nature. Fortunately, there has been significant progress in the development of Covid-19 vaccines worldwide and many countries have started to… read more →
On 9 December health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced that South Africa is experiencing its ‘second wave’ of coronavirus infections, and that this is no longer confined to select ‘hotspot’… read more →
Being obese has an effect not only on physical health, but often also on psychological health. The Scheme’s new Weight Management Programme (launching January 2021) aims to help members with… read more →
Over the last few years, quite a number of studies have shown that sitting for extended periods of time can have a detrimental effect on your health. This has resulted… read more →